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Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine lifted in Orange County

New Santa Ana

Thanks to the cooperation and committed efforts of Orange County area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner,

Why they fly the Mexican flag

Politico

COLOR GUARD: Anyone looking at images of the Los Angeles immigration protests has almost certainly seen the Mexican flag flying somewhere in the frame.

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Flag of Mexico , CNN , National Review

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Posting Bail in California: How to Successfully Post Bail with Bail Bonds Direct

Le Lézard

Bail Bonds Direct, a trusted leader in the Southern California bail bond industry, has released "The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Posting Bail in California," empowering families with fast, local, and compassionate service across Los Angeles,

Huntington Beach voters push back at the polls against efforts to politicize the city's beloved libraries

LAist on MSN.com

In the run-up to the special election, Williams posted campaign signs around Huntington Beach reading “Protect our kids from PORN.” The backlash was immediate. Books cited by critics as too sexually explicit for children include those about sex ed, puberty and queer identity.

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Huntington Beach , California

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase talks about her Southern California roots

CBS News on MSN.com

Natalie Nakase is the first Asian American WNBA coach, but before even entering the world of coaching, she was a great basketball player.

Front Row Motorsports: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Competition Notes – Zane Smith

SpeedwayMedia.com

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico for the premier stock car division's first international points race.

NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom

Space.com

NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go. NASA put out a new call urging its workforce to leave the agency this week with a new offer for employment buyouts as the U.S. space program faces huge budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

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Father's Day weekend at Watertable

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN.com

Indianapolis Colts co-owners Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson each provide a brief statement following the transfer of ownership rights to them. Treat dad to a wonderful meal at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach's Watertable restaurant.

Star Ohio State football commit Brady Edmunds using NIL money for the greater good

Sports Illustrated on MSN.com

He isn't ready to play a down in college yet, but the star commit is utilizing his money for the greater good.

'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned across California on June 14

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN.com

As violent protests over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continue in Los Angeles, more than 1,800 demonstrations are planned for "No Kings Day" on June 14 across the U.S.

WSL Trestles Pro: World No.1's Smith and Bryan, Japanese Igarashi advance

Africanews on MSN.com

Men's and women's world No. 1's Jordy Smith of South Africa and Gabriela Bryan of Hawaii cruised into the next round on the opening day of the World Surf League Trestles Pro in San Clemente, California on Tuesday.

Live results: Library Measures A and B in Huntington Beach

LAist on MSN.com

In this special election, Measures A and B are all about who gets to control Huntington Beach's beloved libraries.

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Huntington Beach , California

Wide receiver decommits from San Diego State, reopens recruitment

Sports Illustrated on MSN.com

Three-star class of 2026 wide receiver Troy Foster of Huntington Beach High announced Tuesday that he has backed off his commitment to San Diego State and reope

Huntington Beach Special Election Results: Residents Weigh in on the Library

Voice of OC

Residents were on track to reject both of the city council’s proposals to increase their control over the city’s library as of 8:05 p.m.

San Marcos Star Cora Loomer Earns AAA Rating in Beach Volleyball

Noozhawk

San Marcos senior-to-be Cora Loomer earned her “AAA” beach volleyball rating by winning the California Beach Volleyball Association women’s “AA”

Huntington Beach’s Measures A and B results: Both were passing in early returns Tuesday night

Orange County Register

Measure B stems from when the Huntington Beach City Council considered having the library managed by a private company. If Measure B is passed, it would create a law requiring the City Council and a majority of voters in an election to approve a change in library management.

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Huntington Beach , California

Measures A and B

LAist

We're bringing you live results in the special election that will see Huntington Beach voters decide on two ballot measures governing the city's beloved public libraries.

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Huntington Beach , California , LGBT

Fans, competitors excited to see Kelly Slater surfing Trestles Pro

Orange County Register

The battery is running out,” the 11-time world champion said. Slater talked about ongoing injuries, his longtime relationship with Trestles and more.

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Kelly Slater

Southern California Family Wins Christlit Book Award For Debut Novel: “Trusting Timothy: A Story About Cheating”

The Globe and Mail

“Trusting Timothy” is celebrated by reviewers for its heartfelt message and powerful storytelling about God’s Word." The family will also appear at a book signing this weekend at Barnes & Nobles in Huntington Beach.

Library Measures A and B hold substantial leads in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

Measures A and B, dealing with repealing a children's book advisory board and restricting possible future outsourcing efforts, both led in the polls Tuesday night.

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Huntington Beach , California

Dirty Heads to bring reggae, rock, rap to 2025 Ventura County Fair

Ventura County Star on MSN.com

Get ready for some rock, reggae and hip-hop. Dirty Heads, the band that blends the three styles, will play the Ventura County Fair on Aug. 1. The act from Huntington Beach joins a grandstand lineup that includes Fat Joe,

Letter: President Trump is the one stoking this chaos in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Daily News

President Trump wants the photos and tape of burning cars and masked protesters waving Mexican flags. Should a cop or soldier be tragically killed, Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act, declaring Gov. Gavin Newsom has lost the ability to enforce the laws of California and keep the peace. God help us all if that happens.

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White House , L.A. Guns , Gavin Newsom

Huntington Beach draws from reserves to adopt structurally balanced 2025-26 budget

Los Angeles Times

The Huntington Beach City Council has passed a budget with a listed surplus of $1.1 million for fiscal year 2025-26, though the city will be dipping into reserves and slashing some programs to do so. The council unanimously voted to adopt the budget at its June 3 meeting. The fiscal year begins July 1.

Los Angeles protests follow weeks of intensifying immigration enforcement

Associated Press News on MSN.com

The Pentagon’s deployment of about 700 Marines to Los Angeles to help the National Guard respond to immigration protests follows weeks of rapid developments in President Donald Trump’s signature domestic priority for mass deportations.

California Wine Festival Returns to Santa Barbara July 18–19, 2025

Wine Industry Advisor

Two Days of Iconic Coastal Tastings Featuring California’s Best Wines, Culinary Talent and Lifestyle Experiences (Santa Barbara, CA) — The

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Santa Barbara , California

Registration for the 2025 National Summit in Huntington Beach, CA is Officially Open!

Yahoo Finance

Sandler Partners announces that registration is now open for the 2025 Sandler Partners National Summit, taking place October 6–9 at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach, CA.

Sean Crumby named interim city manager of Irvine

Orange County Register

Crumby will take over for City Manager Oliver Chi, who accepted a commensurate position with the city of Santa Monica.

Structured Consulting Founder, Jeremy Babener, to Present on Tax and Ethics in Legal Settlements at Trial Lawyers University

The Manila Times

Jeremy Babener, founder of Structured Consulting, will present at the Trial Lawyers University (TLU) conference in Huntington Beach, offering practical guidance on navigating tax and ethical issues in settlement agreements.

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Huntington Beach , California

LAUSD amps up graduation security amid immigration raids, protests

LA Daily News on MSN.com

With about 100 school graduation ceremonies taking place Monday and Tuesday, Los Angeles Unified officials are ramping up security in response to recent immigration enforcement operations and rising fears among students and families.

Protesters return for 4th day as anti-ICE demonstrations continue in LA; Marines deployed to assist

The Associated Press on MSN.com

National Guard troops with riot shields pushed protesters into the streets, as tear gas was deployed and less-than-lethal rounds exploded in the roadway.

This California city named best place in US to raise a family

Hanford Sentinel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A California city is the best place in the nation to raise a family, according to WalletHub.

Protesters clash with law enforcement in Santa Ana after day of ICE raids in OC

Orange County Register

Throughout the afternoon, the crowd of protesters grew along Santa Ana Boulevard in front of the federal building.

California Forever’s latest land grab: dilapidated Main Street buildings

Politico

SUISUN CITY, FOREVER? — California Forever CEO Jan Sramek has returned to a familiar tactic in his efforts to avoid the Solano County ballot and build his billionaire-backed pop-up city. Once again, he is throwing large sums of money at the problem.

UNF Surf Team heads west for nationals

104.5 WOKV

The University of North Florida’s Surf Team is gearing up for the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) National Championships this week.

What Does the Future of Huntington Beach’s Library Look Like?

Voice of OC

HB voters decide whether or not city leaders can move forward with a book review committee or a restricted section for books talking about sex in the city’s public library.

Man Charged With Killing Woman in Costa Mesa

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

A 19-year-old Huntington Beach man was scheduled to be arraigned Monday on a charge of fatally shooting a woman in Costa Mesa last week. Oscar Saldivar, who was arrested Saturday, was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for discharge of a gun causing death.

Zane Smith Scores Top-10 Result with Two-Tire Strategy Call

Sports Illustrated on MSN.com

After recording a top-10 result in Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400, it's become quite obvious that Zane Smith has gotten the hang of Michigan International Spee

All-Orange County softball team, player of the year 2025

Orange County Register

Orange Lutheran’s Kai Minor is player of the year; JSerra’s Liliana Escobar is pitcher of the year; and El Modena’s Bobby Calderon is coach of the year.

Huntington Beach Man, 19, Arrested in Costa Mesa Shooting Death of 20-Year-Old Woman

Hoodline

Costa Mesa police arrested 19-year-old Oscar Saldivar for the shooting death of 20-year-old Monserrat Colorado; the motive is unclear, with investigation ongoing.

Costa Mesa police arrest 19-year-old Huntington Beach man on suspicion of murder

Los Angeles Times

With assistance from CMPD's Special Investigations Unit, officers Saturday located and detained 19-year-old Oscar Salvida of Huntington Beach, after having obtained search warrants in the neighboring city.